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BookingHound

by BookingHound · Since 2006
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudFree tier
Quick facts
VendorBookingHound
Year launched2006
StatusActive
LocationBorehamwood, England WD6 4PT, GB
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations8+
Free tierYES
Free trialYES
Contact salesYES

About BookingHound

BookingHound is a booking software platform from BookingHound that automates scheduling and increases sales. It provides a highly configurable online booking system, a variety of price plans to suit different businesses, and excellent customer support so that users can easily manage their bookings. The system is designed to adapt to the specific needs of various industries, ensuring all processes are tailored effectively. Users can rely on BookingHound to support their growing business needs, as many have experienced significant expansion since implementing the tool in 2015. Key capabilities: booking management customer support price plan flexibility user-friendly interface scalability Best for: businesses of all sizes looking to simplify their booking processes and improve efficiency.

BookingHound is a web‑based booking and ticketing platform designed to serve a wide range of businesses—from events and festivals to activities, tours and training providers—offering deep flexibility and control over how you sell, manage and report on bookings. Its main strengths include a user‑friendly setup wizard, 24/7 online booking via a mobile‑friendly widget that can be embedded in your website, unlimited ticket types and users, and strong support for advanced sales tools such as upselling, add‑ons, promotional codes, memberships, flexible payment plans and QR code check‑ins. Customers report that the system has significantly reduced administrative burden and improved booking flow, with many praising the support team’s responsiveness and the platform’s edge‑of‑market features even for smaller organisations. On the other hand, as you consider whether it’s a fit for your region (e.g., Nigeria), there are a few caution points: while the platform emphasises its “all‑in‑one” capability, your team should verify how well it handles local currencies, tax or regulatory requirements, regional payment gateways and localisation outside the UK/EU context.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Very feature-rich and flexible — accommodates a wide range of booking types (activities, courses, events) and revenue models.
  • +Strong for organisations that want to maximize revenue through upsells, variable pricing, and membership models.
  • +Scalable from smaller businesses to large operations with complex rules and distribution channels.
  • +Good for operations requiring detailed booking control (waitlists, channel management, bulk bookings).
  • +Supports global use cases across sectors with proven reliability.
What users flag
  • Because it is very feature-rich, initial setup, configuration, and learning may be complex compared to simpler booking tools.
  • For very simple one-time events or basic registrations, many features might be unnecessary (and could increase cost).
  • Local currency, local payment gateways, and region-specific taxes/fees may require verification, especially outside the primary market.
  • Heavy on-site logistics (check-in badges, multiple sessions, exhibitor management) may require additional integrations.

Features

Key features

Comprehensive Online Booking & Ticketing
Enables businesses to receive bookings online 24/7, over the phone, or in person for activities, events, courses, and more.
Flexible Payment Models & Upsells
Supports payment plans, deposits, add-ons, merchandise, and upsell options to increase revenue per booking.
Advanced Pricing & Sales Rules
Features early bird/last minute pricing, bulk/group pricing, and complex rules for managing price variations dynamically.
Memberships & Customer Portals
Allows membership levels, member-only activities/discounts, and customer portals for managing bookings.
Strong Reporting & Admin Tools
Includes dashboards, calendar views, comprehensive reporting, capacity alerts, and operational analytics.

Additional features

Unlimited users, activities, events, courses, and ticket types — scalable for small to large organisations.
Customisable checkout questions and waiver/consent forms — capture specific data per booking.
Promotions, vouchers, and gift certificates support — drive marketing, group bookings, and repeat business.
Waitlists and channel/agent distribution support — capture overflow bookings and sell via third-party channels.
Integration with websites (widget), mobile-friendly booking, and payment gateway compatibility — ensures seamless user experience.

Pricing

Free trial
Free version
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Monthly plans

Standard Plus

GBP 30

Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
22
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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